With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double
The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Ami Bhatt has been named chair of the 2023 Boston Heart and Stroke Ball. Dr. Bhatt is chief innovation officer
The American Heart Association announced today that Alexandra Gordon Briggs, a partner at Hinckley Allen, has been named chairperson of the 2023 Lawyers Have Heart 5K, which will take place
The American Heart Association established National Walking Day to encourage physical activity, like walking, for better health and well-being. This year, National Walking Day is Wednesday, April 5, and the
The Daily Free Press, the independent student newspaper at Boston University, published a profile of associate professor Traci Hong today that focuses on her work as a volunteer for the
Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow may be essential to keep from being shut in, but the American Heart Association urges caution when picking up that shovel or even starting
People aren’t getting enough sleep, Apple Watch data shows, reports WCVB Channel 5 Boston. The station notes that the American Heart Association recommends an average of 7 to 9 hours
The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Lee Schwamm, MD, will receive the 2023 Paul Dudley White Award for his decades of dedication to improving the health outcomes
The health outcomes for residents living in Boston’s Blue Hill Corridor, where most residents are Black and Latino, are significantly worse than in many other areas of the city. Due
The newsmagazine show “Chronicle” on WCVB-TV devoted an entire one hour episode to heart health this week. Reporter and producer Nicole Estaphan interviewed several American Heart Association volunteers for the